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Born on May 20, 1975, Tahmoh Penikett is from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Public records list Tahmoh Penikett as a film actor, Thai boxer and television actor. That works out to 51 years old in 2026.
My Take
There is something compelling about an actor who emerges from Whitehorse in the Yukon, about as remote a starting point as Canada offers, and carves out a steady career. Tahmoh Penikett's turns as Helo on Battlestar Galactica and Paul Ballard on Dollhouse anchored him as a reliable presence in smart genre television, and appearances in Supernatural and Continuum confirm his value to that world. He brings a grounded, earnest quality rather than flash, and the Muay Thai background hints at real discipline. I tend to favor actors who build careers on sincerity and craft, and Penikett fits that mold.
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- Name (English)
- Tahmoh Penikett
- Name (Japanese)
- ターモー・ペニケット
- Reading
- たーもー・ぺにけっと
- Born
- May 20, 1975 (age 51)
- Origin
- Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / Thai boxer / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
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Frequently asked questions
When was Tahmoh Penikett born?
Tahmoh Penikett was born on May 20, 1975 and is 51 years old.
Where is Tahmoh Penikett from?
Tahmoh Penikett is from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
What does Tahmoh Penikett do?
Tahmoh Penikett works as actor, film actor, Thai boxer, television actor.
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